UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet addresses the media on
International Women’s Day at a press conference held at the General
Treasury of the Kingdom of Morocco in Rabat

Ms. Bachelet called strongly upon world leaders to advance women’s
increased political participation and economic empowerment as the
foundation for sustainable societies worldwide. “Women’s full and
equal participation in the political and economic arena is fundamental
to democracy and justice, which people are demanding,” she said.
“Equal rights and opportunity underpin healthy economies and
societies.”